Russia
Payments Giant Qiwi is Building a Blockchain Replacement for its Core Database
Russian payments firm Qiwi is currently designing its own proprietary blockchain system in an effort to replace its central payments database.
Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn
A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.
Russia's Sole Central Securities Depository Trials Blockchain Voting
Russia’s sole central securities depository has announced it has tested a blockchain-based voting system.
Payments Firm Qiwi Wants to Launch Russia's R3CEV
Russian payments provider Qiwi has revealed it wants to launch a domestic blockchain consortium.
Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers
The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies.
Russia’s Qiwi Pushes Ahead With Controversial 'BitRuble' Project
Payments company Qiwi is pushing ahead on a cryptocurrency project despite an uncertain climate for the tech in Russia.
Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.
Russian Central Bank Official Predicts Blockchain Future
The deputy chair of Russia’s central bank has reportedly told banking representatives that they should prepare for the spread of blockchain tech.
Putin Advisor: Accepting Bitcoin Payments in Russia is a Crime
An advisor to Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly spoken out against bitcoin.
Why Russia's Draft 'Anti-Bitcoin' Law May Be Flawed
A draft bill that would ban “money surrogates” was submitted to the Russian Parliament last month. But what might it mean for digital currencies?
